CyFlow
™
Space | Operating Manual | March 2021
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11.5 Maintenance and Service
11.5.1 Maintenance
Clean the CyFlow™ Space casing on a regular base, carefully with soft cloth. Water must
not enter the CyFlow™ Space or peripheral devices or come into contact with electric
connections and switches. For cleaning the screen, always use special screen cleaner and
soft cloth.
Do not use any organic solvents, nitro thinner, benzoyl, alcohol, highly concentrated bleach
etc.!
For cleaning of flow cuvette, please see to chapter 10.3 The Flow Cuvette. Do not use tools
to clean the flow cuvette.
In case the flow cuvette is blocked and troubleshooting will not fix the situation, please
contact your local Sysmex representative.
Regularly empty the waste bottle and clean with warm detergent solution and a brush.
Clean sheath reservoir with distilled water and a clean brush and flush with distilled water
several times. Remember cleanliness of sheath fluid reservoir is critical for proper
operation.
If the CyFlow™ Space will not be used for longer periods, clean flow system by using
distilled water. Put a sample tube half-ways filled with distilled water at the sample port.
Clean waste and sheath reservoir, wipe top dry.
11.5.2 Service
All service is to be made by authorised service personnel. Please contact your local Sysmex
representative.
11.6 Transport and Storage
WARNING
Overweight
When moving the device (packed or unpacked) or removing it from its
packaging, a person is exposed to a high risk of damaging his or her
body due to the heavy weight of the device.
At least two persons are required for transport and installation.
To transport the system it is necessary to disconnect all external tubing, data, and supply
connections. The system should be carried in upright position. During transport or storage
please take care that the system will be stored under the conditions stated in the Technical
data chapter.
11.7 Disposal
After decontamination, the system has to be disposed according to the local regulations
and laws.
For further information, please contact your local Sysmex representative.